Welcome to the 3rd week of Project Quilting Season 16! Hosted by Kim Lapacek of Persimon Dreams and friend Trish Frankland, there is always something to look forward to in the deepest part of winter! This week's prompt was "Common Blocks" and we were required to use at least 3 common quilting blocks in one project.
For my first block, I chose the invincible 9-Patch. I had a pile of 2" squares in my stash, so I dug them out and color-matched as many as I could, then trimmed them down to 5" blocks.
For my second common block, I got busy with the Rail Fence block. So many strips and so much fun later, they came together quickly.
My 3rd and final block, I chose the favorite Flying Geese block. They looked quite at home perched next to the Rail Fences.
Above is one panel ready to be sewn to the back.
And now the back panel.
I used a bright pink swirly fabric I've had forever as the lining.
Once the lining and outside panels were boxed and cut, I topstitched around the top band, being sure to reinforce the straps.
Here's a peek inside my newest tote bag that I'll be taking on shopping trips!
I'm doing what I can to cut down on plastic and paper bags.
The best part?
Nothing new was purchased for this (or the previous 2) tote bags!
The only yardage used was for the lining.
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Very colorful, and pretty tote bag.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tote bag - it will be so fun to carry things in it!
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